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clothing

noun cloth·ing \ˈklō-thiŋ\

: the things that people wear to cover their bodies

Full Definition of CLOTHING

: garments in general; also : covering

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First Known Use of CLOTHING

13th century

Related to CLOTHING

Synonyms: apparel, attire, clobber [British slang], clothes, costumery, dress, duds, garments, gear, habiliment(s), habit [archaic], rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vestments, vesture, wear, wearables, weeds

Rhymes with CLOTHING

CLOTHING Defined for Kids

clothing

noun cloth·ing \ˈklō-thiŋ\

Definition of CLOTHING for Kids

: the things people wear to cover their bodies

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